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Who are we and what are our aims?

We are not sure, opinions seem to differ. There are probably as many aims of CM as there are participants. Each individual comes there with his or her own idea of what it's about, and the sum of this makes up the Mass. We have no organisers and no planned routes and this website does not try to be representative of CM in any way.

Critical Mass achieved its international name following the first ever ride in San Francisco back in 1992, where it was christened 'Commute Clot'. It was then "noted that, in China both motorists and bicyclists had an understood method of negotiating intersections without signals. Traffic would "bunch up" at these intersections until the back log reached a "critical mass" at which point that mass would move through the intersection". Film 'Return of the Scorcher' also features the scene which led to the adoption of the name "Critical Mass" for the rides which now occur around the world.

The London monthly rides started in April 1994. 1995-96 reports. Videos from the 90s. It isn't just for cyclists, sometimes there are wheelchairers, skateboarders, roller bladers, roller skaters and other self-propelled people. Cycle sound systems often play music on the ride. To find out more about Critical Mass checkout the links on the left.

News

London CM January ride 2012

"We got close to kings cross the a traffic jam meant a change of route, Great mass, Good numbers, Great music, Longboarders as entertaining as always", Killerfish. "Hi all, it was fantastic to have Critical Mass at St Pauls / LSX Occupy on Friday. Thanks for all the great energy :)", Julie. Videos | 1 | 2 | 3 |.

Bikes Alive protest 9th January

"'Bikes Alive' is a new direct action campaigning group to counter the lethargy of transport for london, and its prioritising of london traffic flow over the safety of pedestrians and cyclists. Tonight saw the first of a series of direct action traffic calming gatherings at King's Cross designed to pressure TfL into more urgent action over the deadly junction. Videos | 1| 2 |. More. Website.

• London Critical Mass March 2011
• London Critical Mass August 2010
• London Critical Mass June 2010
• London Critical Mass May 2010
• London Critical Mass April 2010
• London Critical Mass March 2010
• London Critical Mass February 2010

When and Where?

The London Mass meets at 6.00pm on the last Friday of every month on the South Bank under Waterloo Bridge, by the National Film Theatre. Photos. Map.

Next ride: February 24th 2012. Weather.

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Other Events

(Note. Not to be confused with the regular monthly London CM event).

Bikes Alive event at Kings Cross, on Monday 6 February, 6pm-7pm. Website.

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